This may be one of the easiest cheesecakes you will ever make. I love cheesecakes that are baked in the oven, but some days I just do not have time to mess around. When I have days like that I do things like this. That way I get an amazing dessert without sacrificing hours in the kitchen.
Whipping Cream Week continues. This one uses it in the filling. It's a great way to use up spare heavy cream you may have around the house.
Today is our last day together before B-Dude heads back. We'll spend about half a day together before we make the trek to Toronto. This is all hinging on the weather since we seem to be having yet another winter storm. It's also contingent on puppy being okay. I am heading out with her in about an hour to the vet. Hopefully it's nothing serious. If all goes well I'll spend the night in Toronto with B-Dude, then drive him to the airport early in the morning. After that my plan is to hang out with Izzy from Crumb. So let's all cross fingers the weather mellows out and the puppy is okay. Otherwise I'll be seeing Izzy in the spring. Have I mentioned how much I hate winter lately?
Winter blows!
Since today's theme seems to be rushing and doing things quickly I am just going to cut to the chase today. Here's some pics, the recipe, followed by a giveaway. How's that for speedy delivery?
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoon sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages of cream cheese 8 oz size, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups strawberries frozen or fresh, divided
- ½ tub cool whip 8 oz
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Garnish:
- Whipped cream either homemade or store bought
- Strawberries
Instructions
For the Crust:
- In a medium sized bowl combine the graham crumbs and butter. Mix until well combined. Pour into parchment lined 9 x 13 pan. Press down firmly.
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a stand mixer combine the cream cheese and sugar, beat until well combined and fluffy.
- Add 1 ½ cups of the strawberries and the cool whip. Beat until well combined.
- In a blender or magic bullet combine ½ cup of the strawberries and the heavy cream. Mix until thick and creamy. Add this to the stand mixer and beat again until incorporated really well.
- Pour over the graham crust and smooth out.
- Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with whipping cream and strawberries.
- Serve with a big old strawberry smile!
Notes
This is a no bake cheesecake so it's not as thick when you slice into it. Make sure you let it set up for at least 4 hours. Inspired by Kraft Kitchen's Smoothie Cheesecake
I am ordering myself a new cheesecake pan so I've decided to splurge and pick one up for one lucky reader as well. It's the Chicago Metallic 12 cup Lift and Serve Singles Square Pan from Amazon. You can view it by clicking here.
Giveaway Deets:
To enter please leave a comment saying what kind of cheesecake you would make if you won this pan. Easy peasy and sorta cheesy!
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Giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada. Giveaway closes on Monday March 4th at midnight. Winner will be contacted by email and has 72 hours to respond. If there is no response within that time a new winner will be drawn. Draw will be made by random.org.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED!
Winner was entry 145, Renee Dobbs. Congrats Renee! Let me know when the pan arrives. Cannot wait to see what you whip up in it.
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That wraps up today's post. Easy and quick. That's the way Lunie rolls.
Toodles and smoochies! xx
Ryan
There are so many awesome things going on with this recipe-- it's no bake, it's strawberry, and it's cheesecake!! YU-UM!! I would so love to have some right now! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and sorry you all are having such a stinky winter. 🙁
Thanks for a great giveaway! I would probably make a lemon cheesecake (saw a recipe I've wanted to try).
Kim Bee
Thanks Ryan.
It's been a wild winter here. Lots of snow storms and wicked cold. Seems like the coldest winter we've had in eons. Or I'm just getting old.
I think lemon would be perfect.
Cebe
I will make a vanilla and salty caramel cheesecake...i am totally obssessed with salty caramel!
Kim Bee
Good choice. I always thought salted caramel was some tricky thing that took hours to make. Little did I know how simple salted caramel was. I'm a believer now.
Cebe
I already subscribe 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks Cebe.
Claire
I’d make a blueberry cheesecake.
Kim Bee
I love blueberry. It was one of my dad's faves.
Joann
Your cheesecake looks delish!!. Since it is a 12 serving I would make 12 individual being different cheesecakes. This is a tough one but I would have to do 12 different fruits or Kaluha,Baileys,Creme De'Menthe & so on. Something fun,freeze them for a nice warm summer day & then enjoy!
Linda Parks
I have been getting your emails and look forward to each one!
Kim Bee
So happy to hear that Linda. Makes me happy to know people enjoy my stuff.
Linda Parks
I would make my kids favorite...a Milkyway cheescake
Kim Bee
Okay seriously want an invite for dinner and dessert now.
Carolyn
Your cheesecake is simply gorgeous, Kim! Is there such thing as Frangelico cheesecake? I just made some homemade frangelico and I can't think how to use it!!!
Kim Bee
Well there darn well is now. I say do it. What have you got to lose.
Kelley Combs
I would bake a Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake. Blueberries are a favorite around here!
Kim Bee
That sounds so good Kelley.
Kristi
I would make a chocolate cherry cheesecake.
Kim Bee
That is my all time favourite.
Anne @ Have a Cookie!
I would make a lemon cheesecake swirled with lemon curd. Yum!
Kim Bee
Oh my gosh that sounds divine.
Anne @ Have a Cookie!
I just subscribed to your emails!
Kim Bee
Thanks Ann.
Suzanne
Mmmm Bailey's Cheesecake, ooo oo or lemon, no blueberry, no wait, double chocolate cheesecake! Ooo it's cheesecake and i love any flavour except cherry!
Kim Bee
I like the way you think! Except the cherry part. I love cherry, lol.
Amanda Thompson
I would make a lemon cheesecake.
Kim Bee
Love lemon!
Amanda Thompson
I already follow via email 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks Amanda.
Suzanne
Subscribed via email and i follow you on fb!
Lisa vanderwal
Inwould make this one, it sounds easy. My only question is could I do make this without out a stand mixer, I still don't have one.....
Kim Bee
Abso-freaking-lutely. Just use a hand mixer. Or mix by hand with a whisk if needed.
teevee
I've signed up. Thanks
Kim Bee
Thank you.
Linda Crowder
If I won the pan, I would like to try your No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake and take it the dining room where the rest of the seniors gather (I live in a senior apartment complex) to have afternoon coffee. I would share, tell them about the new pan, and invite them to join you on FaceBook. Even if I don't win the pan, I think I will do this anyway! Thanks for the chance to win.
Kim Bee
You are such a sweetie Linda. I love that you share, it's a good thing in life. Good luck and thanks for reading.
kesha
I would make a Reeses Peanut Butter cup cheesecake! Yours looks yummy too!
Kim Bee
That sounds super yummy!